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title: "Foundation Pharmacist Certificate of Completion of Foundation Training Assessment Evaluation - Health Education England - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - NHS/SoEPS/19.531"
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# Foundation Pharmacist Certificate of Completion of Foundation Training Assessment Evaluation - Health Education England - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - NHS/SoEPS/19.531

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18a5b988-4085-415c-82bd-b3ff5152fe52

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## Summary

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), on behalf of Health Education England (HEE), is conducting an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for the evaluation of the Foundation Pharmacist Certificate of Completion of Foundation Training Assessment Programme. The total contract value is capped at £25,000, encompassing any applicable VAT, with a procurement method classified as a limited competitive quotation. The tender will conclude on 2nd September 2019 at 12:00pm, while the contract period is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2019 and continue until 31st December 2019. This opportunity pertains to the education and training services sector and the evaluation will impact up to 20 pharmacists in London and the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to bid for a contract that supports the training and development of pharmacists. Businesses with expertise in educational assessment and training services, particularly within healthcare, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this ITQ allows businesses to expand their service offerings and establish themselves within the public health training sector, potentially opening doors to further contracts in future public procurements.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), acting on behalf of Health Education England (HEE - the Authority) are commencing an Invitation to Quote for a Foundation Pharmacist Certificate of Completion of Foundation Training Assessment Evaluation. Health Education England is seeking to procure a provider organisation(s), to undertake evaluation of proposed the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Foundation Pharmacists Programme Certificate of Completion of Foundation Training Assessment, which is to be piloted on up to 20 Pharmacists in the Autumn of 2019. The maximum value of this contract is PS25,000. This figure is inclusive of any applicable VAT. Please access the ITQ procurement documents for further information. Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning The deadline for the submission of completed ITQ submissions is Monday 2nd September 2019 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time, allowing for Registration on In-Tend, prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: Foundation Pharmacist Certificate of Completion of Foundation Training Assessment Evaluation - Health Education England - Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - 19.531, please access the ITQ for all documents. Should Bidders have problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system via the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITQ, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491c7988-200f-492c-988a-0a245b574041 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2FY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Hedge End North |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2020 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491c7988-200f-492c-988a-0a245b574041
- 12 Aug 2019 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d86866-dc1d-4048-a126-3362386b67b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491c7988-200f-492c-988a-0a245b574041
  30th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5d86866-dc1d-4048-a126-3362386b67b3
  12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92b0da78-6945-4ea7-b82e-3c0718734e0e
  How to Register on In-Tend
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  In-Tend e-portal

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